Table 1.
Wild birds from Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve that tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) by competitive ELISA and corresponding Virus Neutralization Test (VNT) results.
| Species | Age | Gender | Date of Catch | Location | Competitive ELISA Test | VNT Titer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passer montanus/Eurasian Tree Sparrow | NA | Not distinguishable | 21 November 2016 | Sălcioara | Positive | 1:10 |
| Passer domesticus/House Sparrow | Adult | M | 21 November 2016 | Sălcioara | Positive | 1:40 |
| Passer domesticus/House Sparrow | Adult | M | 17 November 2016 | Murighiol | Positive | 1:10 |
| Picus canus/Grey-headed Woodpecker | Juvenile | F | 19 July 2016 | Furtuna | Positive | NA |
| Picus canus/Grey-headed Woodpecker | Adult | F | 19 July 2016 | Furtuna | Positive | NA |
| Streptopelia decaocto/Eurasian Collared-dove | Juvenile | NA | 21 July 2016 | Sălcioara | Positive | 1:20 |
| Sturnus vulgaris/Common Starling | Juvenile | NA | 21 November 2016 | Sălcioara | Positive | 1:20 |
| Sturnus vulgaris/Common Starling | Juvenile | NA | 21 November 2016 | Sălcioara | Positive | 1:80 |
NA-not available, M-male, F-female.